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An FCS legend, a high upside offensive tackle, and an overlooked Big 10 CB among most underrated 2025 NFL Draft prospects
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An FCS legend, a high upside offensive tackle, and an overlooked Big 10 CB among most underrated 2025 NFL Draft prospects

Originally posted on A to Z Sports  |  By Ryan Roberts  |  Last updated Apr 17, 2025 12:27 PM ET

We are just a week until the 2025 NFL Draft officially kicks off. That gives everyone a very small amount of time to plant their flags on their favorite prospects in the class. As evaluators, we will be remembered for our misses mostly, but the hits and finding value is what matters most.

Here is a list of the most underrated prospects in the 2025 class. For whatever reason, each player has been overlooked for a variety of reasons. You can call it a “my guys” list, but regardless, these are prospects that need a lot more love as we get closer and closer to the big day.

EDGE David Walker (Central Arkansas)

Some will overlook Walker due to his height and short arms, but I won’t be one of them. After beginning his career at Southern Arkansas, Walker tormented the FCS level the last three seasons, collecting 63 tackles for loss, 31 sacks, and six forced fumbles. Walker might be a size outlier but there isn’t a more tactical and slippery pass rusher in the class. Walker is also a very underrated overall athlete.

RB DJ Giddens (Kansas State)

The running back class in the 2025 NFL Draft is deep with a ton of talent to be found throughout. There isn’t a runner more underrated than Giddens, although the has been starting to get more hype after a tremendous performance at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Boasting a leggy style as a runner, Giddens excels making defenders miss in tight quarters. There is no better combination of vision and feel as a runner than Giddens. 

LB Demetrius Knight (South Carolina)

When you look at Knight, you would get the assumption that he is a throwback MIKE backer who does his best work playing downhill. Although Knight does great work in that capacity, his sideline to sideline range is what makes him so unique. Knight is a really impressive athlete who can do a lot in the modern game in space, and as a blitzer. 

OT Chase Lundt (UConn)

Lundt has been limited during this draft process due to injury. When healthy, there isn’t an offensive tackle with better lateral mobility than Lundt. While his arms are shorter for tackle standards, his foot quickness and patience will allow him to stick outside. In the run game, Lundt’s mobility is tremendous. For outside zone heavy schemes, Lundt will be high on their board. 

CB Justin Walley (Minnesota)

The 2025 NFL Draft cornerback class is quite good, which has caused Walley to go a little bit under the radar. He isn’t the biggest cornerback, but you wouldn’t know it by watching Walley play. Walley moves very well, showcasing the talent to mirror and match with different body types. He is also a physical player in the run game, which should allow Walley to play both on the outside or in the nickel.  

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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